Diagnostic Test

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VERIFY DTC IS ACTIVE

NOTE:

Make sure the IOD fuse is installed and the battery is fully charged before proceeding.

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read active DTCs.
Is this DTC active?

Yes
- Refer to U0131-87-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE - MISSING MESSAGE and perform the U0131-Lost Communication with Electric Power Steering Control Module diagnostic procedure.
No
- Refer to STORED LOST COMMUNICATION DTCS and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure.